Big Eight fresh-sophs eyed for 1958 season
Article surveys sophomore standouts across the Big Eight for 1958, highlighting Nebraska’s Pat Fischer and Cletus Wellman among Huskers, Bill Wessels and Charlie Hoag at Oklahoma and Kansas rookies like Merlin Gish and Galen Fiss. It notes KU may feature up to ten freshmen in the starting 22, with many programs counting on new blood to rebuild.
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Bobby Reynolds
Nebraska
Bill Wessels
Oklahoma
Charlie Hoag
Kansas
Merlin Gish
Galen Fiss
George Mrkonic
Tom Catlin
Eddie Crowder
Saphs
Duane Morris
Bill Burnison
John Peppercorn
Dale Remsberg
Chet Vanada
Jim Davis
Bobby Boyd
Don Olson
Dick Spergel
Oklahoma State
Colorado
Town State
Dwight Nichols
Missouri
Phil Snowden
Jayhawks
Joe Spiekelmeyer
Sam Simpson
Bill Crank
Doyle Schick
Norman Mailen
Ron Michaels
Joe Spurney
Gary Clothier
Ro“pér ‘Hill
Jayhawk
Ralph Caster
Fred Bukaty
Ken Fitch
Oklahoemia
Frosh
Newcom
Battlefield
Morris
Burni
Peppercorn
Remsberg
Anatta
Big Red’s All American Hopefuls Highlight OU Stars
The piece notes Oklahoma players Bill Krisher Clendon Thomas and past aces Tommy McDonald Jer iy Tubbs as leading performers. It recalls 1956 national title luminaries and mentions Wessels winning the Heisman as a standout, pondering the near certainty of two All-Americans yearly and many squadmates near that level.
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Igch
Davis
Boy
Wessels
Catlin
All
Ameris
Tamamy McDonald
Clen
Thomas
Ronnie Hart
Lawton
Olks
Dave Rolle
Pren- Gautt
Grossart
Hartlinether
Jim Carpenter
Abilene
Tex
Wal Johnson
Lees City Glass High
X ‘Morris
Kk.ou
Hart
Big Red
Bill Krisher
Clendon Thomas
Krisher
Tommy McDonald
Jeriy Tubbs
Charleston Senators Hold Slim Lead Into Omaha Series
Charleston's Senators move into Omaha with a one game edge in the American Association race after a 7-5 11 inning win over the Denver Bears. Star pitcher Al Cicotti and catcher Charley Lau were recalled by Detroit before Charleston's Denver stay. St Paul beat Wichita 5-3 as Roger Craig twirled six hits and Roy Hawes belted a two run homer in the eighth to lift the No. 2 team over the fourth place Winds.
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Associated Press
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Senators
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Denver Bears
Bruins
al Cicotti
Charley Lau
Cicotti
Lau
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Louisville
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Roy Hawes
Fights Last Night Roundup Across Cities
Tacoma fighter Pat McMurtry outpointed Charlie Norkus in Tacoma. Hollywood bout saw George Berry outpoint Jerry Firi in Los Angeles. Havana fights included Luis Manuel Rodriguez stopping Charlie Scott in Cuba, and Florentino Hernandez stopping Norman Young in Philadelphia. West Jordan bouts had Jay Fuller outpoint Speedy Henderson in San Francisco. Lamar Clark stopped Joe Sullivan in Cedar City. Kingston’s Gerald Grey outpointed Charlie Tombstone Smith in Jamaica.
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Tombstone) Smith
Houston Sure Antique Putter Is Big League Art Wall's Secret Team
Houston observers debate when the city will join major league baseball after a resounding vote backing a $20 million sports complex. Craig Cullinan Jr. predicts Houston’s majors bid will soon move from talk to action, with a 43,000 seat stadium and park complex planned. In Maryland, Art Wall Sr. wins the Eastern Open in a dramatic playoff, snagging $2,800 as George Lang, a longtime friend, receives the antique wooden putter that helped Wall’s eight-foot birdie putt clinch the title.
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George Lang
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Lang
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Thhey
Gary Player
Jim Ferree
Winston-Salem
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Mike Fetchick
Fetchick
Durham Bulls Manager Kress Weeks In To Baseball Roots
Softball boxes manager Charlie Kress of the Durham Bulls in the Carolina League began organized baseball with Lenoir in the Tar Heel League in 1941, tracing his roots to earlier play and shaping his coaching path.
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Charlie Kress
Durham Bulls
Lenoir
Kansas City A's End Orioles Domination With 11-6 Win
The Kansas City A's halted a seven game losing streak to the Baltimore Orioles with an 11-6 victory before 11,064 fans. Bill Tuttle and Chico Carrasquel led with multiple triples while Joe DeMaestri hit a homer. Ned Garver earned the win as Cincy pitchers struggled in the later game. The Cardinals saw solid starts from Larry Jackson and Vinegar Bend Mizell despite a split series with Cincinnati.
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A’s
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Bill Tuttle
Chico Carrasquel
Joe DeMaestri
Bob Cery
Boston
Jack Jensen
Cerv
Ned Garver
Aldtimer Murry Dickson
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St. Louis Cardinals
Larry Jackson
Vinegar Bend
Mizell
Jackson
Redlegs
St. Louis
Cincy
Alex Kellner
Harvey
Suggs Wins French Lick Women's Open Golf Tourney
Louise Suggs of Atlanta captured the French Lick Women s Open after a tight finish, shooting par 73 in the final round to finish even for the 72 holes and win the $1,313 prize. Marlene Hagge fell back on the last hole to finish third, Fay Crocker placed second with a 302.
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Louise Suggs
Atlanta
Marlene Bauer Hagge
del ‘Ray Beach
Fla
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Fay Crocker
Montevideo
Uruguay
Celtics Lose Nichols to Seattle Dental Practice
Boston veteran center Jack Nichols, after passing Washington state dental exams, will practice in Seattle. The 10 year NBA player announced he would not return for the 1958-59 season, ending his Celtics career.
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Jack Nichols
Boston Celtics
Nichols
National Basketball Assn
State of Washington
Seattle
Jack
National League curfew suspends two games in progress
Umpires halted Sunday games at 6 59 pm in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh under curfew rules. Milwaukee moved one game ahead after beating the Cubs 4 1 as Henry Aaron drove in three runs. Pittsburgh tied the Giants 2 1 with a 14 inning sac fly by Dick Groat after Bob Skinner homered. Philadelphia beat Los Angeles 7 4 behind Robin Roberts 199th win. Cincinnati and St Louis split, keeping Cincinnati tied with Pittsburgh for fourth.
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Henry Aaron
Carlton Willey
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Robin Roberts
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Baseball Notes: Giants Pirates and Reds Rally Highlights
In Milwaukee Willey faltered in the ninth as McMahon finished the frame with one pitch while Sammy Taylor tapped into a double play. Ray Jablonski homered for the Giants in Pittsburgh as Frank Thomas hit a two run homer for the Pirates. Don Zimmerman homered as Roberts won a 12-hit opener in Philadelphia. Don Hoak and Roy McMillan drove in runs as Kellner earned a second win for Cincinnati at St Louis. Frank Robinson went 5-for-8 with a late two run homer.
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New Jalopy Race Record Set in Hutchinson
Frankie Lies covered 37.5 miles in 1 minute 25 seconds to win his second straight National Jalopy Race championship before 10,000 fans. Wichita driver beat 44 rivals while Forrest Coleman rose to second after Jay Fied’s disqualification. Miss Jalopy America 1958 was Joyce Dushabek of Enid Oklahoma.
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Forrest Coleman
Jayfied
Pittsburg
Joyce Dushabek
Enid
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